On 2010-07-12 14:04, aquarj wrote:Now that's some good news, can't wait to see it! Midcentury poly-pop from Waikiki is kind of a gap in the documented world of tiki, and it looks like this book will fill that gap nicely!

-Randy

Mahalo Randy. There is plenty of archival stuff and modern eyecandy contained in the 264 pages between the hard cover. I am really happy with the way the book turned out. Pre-orders have begun not only on my book, but some other titles the Tikicentralites might enjoy. "The Arts and Crafts of Micronesia" and the "Petroglyphs from Hawaii" are pretty rad (I seen them), and I want to read the Rell Sunn book.

Two people from Australlia were the first to order "Waikiki Tiki," based on the Bess Press Catalog released earlier this year, before it was even sent to the printer. Identify yourselves please.

Congratulations Phillip! Could you show us some more pages? If I say please? Good luck.
_________________ íViva Tiki! Ambassador of Tiki in Mexico. Zeta is specialized in the research, study and preservation of Tiki culture in Latin countries.

Chris, You saw a very rough and early version when you came here over 5-7 years ago.

Zeta, I will ask the fine people at Bess Press about posting a few more pages. They are in control of the project and I will do as they ask. October 1st will come soon enough. I do not see any problem with posting a few out takes though!

Poolside. This shot of a tattoo artist and his daughter happened too late to be included.

I believe that's actually Mireille Thornton. What is the connection with Waikiki Tiki? Thanks.

Good information and sharp eyes, Gatorrob. (Seems that her head is in a little different position, so it's probably from the same photo session.) Thank You Very Much. I got that tattered black & white photo from Gecko (who bought it at 'Da Collector's Show' in 2003-2004) many years ago...There was no information to go along with the photo at the time.

I thought the photo made a nice counterpart to the tattooed tourist ankle. I will make sure that the correction to the caption is made in any future editions of "Waikiki Tiki." (Too late for this one though.)

"Fala" carvings at his kiosk off of Kalakaua Avenue near the Princess Kaiulani Hotel_________________
Waikiki Tiki; Art, History, and Photographs.
October 1st, 2010 from Bess Press Hawaii.

I saw the proofs before they were sent off to the printer last week and they are wicked awesome! Bess Press said they will post some more pages as we get closer to the release date. I'd forgotten about this photo of a local carver's work. I meant to include it in "Waikiki Tiki." I haven't seen him in a while or any new work from him. I wonder where he is?

Robbie Hussey carvings are seen fronting a home in Pahoa Valley in 1999.

_________________Waikiki Tiki; Art, History, and Photographs.
Available now from Bess Press Hawaii.